UPDATE: Harrison Hot Springs wildfire still has potential to grow with tricky conditions

The fire is still burning at 115 hectares with a containment of 5 per cent Thursday afternoon according to Fire Information Officer Noelle Kekula.

“We still have the same amount of firefighters and burning operations and we’re working on strategies to increase containment of the fire,” she said.

The fire still has the potential to spread and has been deemed a “tricky one,” as crews work in less than favourable conditions with steep terrain and dry weather. The fire is still out of control but with air support in addition to burning operations firefighters will continue to battle the blaze.

UPDATE: 10:00 a.m. July 4

The B.C. Wildfire Service has reported the fire on the eastern shores of Harrison Lake has grown 115 hectares and that 20 more firefighters are on site as of Tuesday morning.

Five per cent of the blaze has been contained, leaving a crew of 60 firefighters, 6 helicopters and an air tanker with the task of getting the majority of the fire under control.

Surrounding areas and the forest service road have been banned to the public through a leave of order while firefighters maintain the blaze.

UPDATE: 10:54 a.m. July 3:

The 60 hectare wildfire burning 30 kilometres north of Harrison Hot Springs is five per cent contained as of Monday morning, according to Coastal Fire Centre information officer Marg Drysdale.

“There’s very little change since yesterday,” said Drysdale. “It’s pushing a bit up into the slope.”

B.C. Wildfire Services is continuing to ask people to avoid the area.

UPDATE 2:24 p.m. July 2:

B.C. Wildfire Services are advising people to stay away from the Harrison Lake area, due to ongoing efforts to control the 60-hectares of wildfire.

A notice to leave order has been issued for the Harrison East Forest Service Road.

Congestion on the Harrison East Forest Service Rd. causing delays for fire crews to battle blaze: https://t.co/pz1k9sefU4